Is N/a Valentine Cookies, Valentine Vegan?


Ingredients
COOKIE: BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, ASCORBIC ACID ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYME, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, FRACTIONATED PALM OIL), WATER, CORN SYRUP, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE), SALT, NONFAT DRY MILK, DRIED EGG YOLK, WHEY (MILK). ICINGS: SUGAR, WATER, PALM OIL, CORNSTARCH, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES (EMULSIFIER), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, FD&C RED #40, POLYSORBATE 60, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), FD&C BLUE #1, CITRIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), FD&C YELLOW #5, FD&C RED #3. SWEETHEART QUINS: ICING SUGAR (SUGAR, CORNSTARCH), CANOLA OIL, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, FD&C RED #40, FD&C RED #3, POLYSORBATE 60. RED SUGAR: SUGAR, FD&C RED #40, FD&C RED #3, FD&C YELLOW #6.
What is a Vegan diet?
A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.


